CLAY COUNTY, N.C. PRESS RELEASE – At 5:30 p.m. on April 16, 2020, the Clay County Health Department was made aware that a staff member of the Clay County Care Center had fallen ill and had presented to the Emergency Room at Erlanger Western Carolina with clinical symptoms consistent with COVID-19. A rapid COVID-19 test […]
Read More »Asymptomatic Towns County resident tests positive, worked at The Local Market
CLAY COUNTY, NC – An asymptomatic Towns County, GA resident that was working from March 28, 2020 – April 10, 2020 at The Local Market, otherwise known as “Aztec” or the “Bypass Store” in Clay County has tested positive for COVID-19 at an area hospital. This individual is in isolation in Towns County and is […]
Read More »Record visitation seen at N.C. public lands during COVID-19 pandemic
RALEIGH, N.C. –Visitation at many state forests in North Carolina (N.C) is two and three times greater than what is typical for this time of year, which is stretching the resources of the sites and making it harder for people to practice proper social distancing. Visitors are asked to strictly follow social distancing guidelines to […]
Read More »Fourth Clay County resident tests positive for COVID-19, isolation at Area Hospital
CLAY COUNTY, N.C. – The Clay County Health Department received its fourth positive COVID-19 test result for a county resident early this evening. The individual is in isolation at a local hospital. All contacts have been notified, have no symptoms, and have been compliant with the stay-at-home orders since late last month. CCHD will perform […]
Read More »Western North Carolina included in severe weather forecast
CLAY COUNTY, N.C. – The National Weather Service (NWS) Office in Morristown, TN has issued severe weather outlook for Cherokee and Clay counties starting Sunday afternoon and into Monday morning. From NWS: “…Periods of Heavy Rain and Possible Flooding for the Plateau, Central and Southern Sections of East Tennessee, and southwest North Carolina for this […]
Read More »Second and third COVID-19 cases in Clay County confirmed within 24 hours
CLAY COUNTY, N.C. – Clay County Health Department has reported two additional COVID-19 cases within 24 hours of each other. The second individual was an attendee at the Folk School Dance on March 10th, and as a result of being present at that event where multiple other positive’s have been confirmed, specialized testing was performed […]
Read More »Clay County resident has tested positive for COVID-19, currently in isolation
CLAY COUNTY, N.C. PRESS RELEASE – The Clay County Health Department was notified early this morning that a Clay County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual has been in isolation, and the health department will continue to monitor them throughout the rest of their isolation time. The Clay County Health Department will continue […]
Read More »UPDATE: Cooper orders North Carolinians to stay home
RALEIGH, N.C. – On Friday, March 27, Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive order 121 instructing North Carolinians to remain in their homes except for essential activities and work. The order takes effect on Monday, March 30 at 5 p.m. and ends on April 29, but can be extended or lifted early. This is to slow […]
Read More »UPDATE: COVID-19 line established by health departments and Erlanger
CLAY COUNTY, N.C. – Cherokee County Health Department in conjunction with Clay County Health Department, Graham Country Health Department and Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital has opened a COVID-19 Community Information line. Beginning Thursday, community members can call 828-835-4258 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to speak with […]
Read More »N.C. residents can dial 2-1-1 to gain COVID-19 information
RALEIGH, N.C. – The State of North Carolina has a dedicated referral and information service (2-1-1) for residents to use to find out more information about COVID-19. nc211.org is an information and referral service that families and individuals can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services resources within their community. NC […]
Read More »UPDATE: Cooper closes more businesses, extends school closings
RALEIGH, N.C. – Almost a week after Gov. Roy Cooper ordered restaurants to close all in-dining services, he has issued another order instructing all salons and gyms to close. The Monday, March 23rd conference also told the public that public K-12 schools will remain closed until May 15. Schools will continue to offer remote instruction […]
Read More »Trump COVID-19 Guidelines limit gatherings to 10
WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump and the White House COVID-19 task force issued new guidelines for the next 15 days, including limiting gatherings to 10 people and avoiding dining in public spaces. The 3 p.m. press conference focused on how telling Americans how they can help “flatten the curve” of the virus, so the […]
Read More »NC High School & Middle School Sports Postponed Indefinitely
CHAPEL HILL, NC – Due to the threat from COVID-19, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has made the decision to postpone the 2020 Men’s and Women’s Basketball State Championships and all interscholastic athletics indefinitely. “As much as we would like this opportunity for our student-athletes, coaches, and their communities, we know that […]
Read More »North Carolinians urged to avoid large gatherings
RALEIGH, N.C. – In a March 12, 2020 press conference, Gov. Roy Cooper asked North Carolinians to stay away from gatherings of 100 people or more as Coronavirus cases continue to grow throughout the state. The voluntary measures apply to conferences, assemblies, sporting events, concerts, and worship services. Cooper also stated these protocols could become […]
Read More »Clay County Schools operating on regular schedule for now
CLAY COUNTY, N.C. – Clay County Schools Superintendent Dale Cole took a moment to address the public about their efforts to combat COVID-19 and why the school is still open. Read his entire statement below: This is Dale Cole, Superintendent of Clay County Schools with an important message. CCS has continually monitored updates and directives […]
Read More »Biden wins North Carolina and Clay County Primary Results
CLAY COUNTY, N.C. – After the polls closed on Tuesday, March 3, former Vice President Joe Biden is the presumptive winner of the Democratic Primary for President with 42.99 percent. In Clay County’s local elections, the top three vote-getters in the Republican Primary for Board of Commissioners (BOC) are Rob Peck (i) with 21.56 percent, […]
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